Steeped in more than 100 years of tradition, the AMC's network of mountain huts provides a unique backcountry adventure for novice and experienced hikers alike. Each a day's hike apart along the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire's White Mountains, AMC Huts offer mountain hospitality in spectacular locations above treeline or near mountain lakes or waterfalls.
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When you stay at an AMC Hut, you'll experience the rewards of a backcountry trek without the worry of carrying all of your food and gear on your back. You'll also get a close-up look at AMC's mission at work—each hut is a focal point of our work to protect alpine and forest ecosystems, maintain trails, and promote the use of renewable energy.
A great destination for families, AMC Huts offer a range of "big mountain" adventures and activities for kids of all ages, whether it's your child's first hike or a summer challenge for your teen.
Choose your Hut
Huts from west to east. View map>>
- Lonesome Lake Hut — a kid-friendly destination, near a mountain lake and with views of the Franconia Range.
- Greenleaf Hut — a moderate hike rewarded with breathtaking views of Mount Lafayette.
- Galehead Hut — near treeline overlooking the Pemigewasset Wilderness.
- Zealand Falls Hut — a family favorite, near beaver dams and a waterfall.
- Mizpah Spring Hut — near treeline just off the historic Crawford Path.
- Lakes of the Clouds Hut — the highest hut, located above treeline just below the summit of Mount Washington.
- Madison Spring Hut — alpine hut nestled between the summits of Mts. Madison and Adams.
- Carter Notch Hut — scenic hut located in the secluded hollow between Wildcat Mountain and Carter Dome, adjacent to the Carter Lakes and a scenic boulder field.
Activities
- Hike to huts in summer, snowshoe or ski in winter
- Enjoy summer evening programs with hut naturalists
- Take a green technology tour
- Join the Junior Naturalist program
Highlights
- Family-style dinner and full breakfast included with your stay during full-service season
- Comfortable, shared bunkrooms, with solar powered lighting and cold-running water (in summer)
- Evening Naturalist programs during full-service season, and chance for kids to earn their Jr. Naturalist patch
- Green practices to minimize impact on the surrounding environment. Learn more>>
- Snack items available for sale; soup and baked goods available for sale 11AM-4PM during full-service season
- Friendly staff available to assist with trip planning, trail information, and weather reports. Full "croo" during summer full-service season
- Caretaker during self-service season - on duty between 4PM and 10AM
The Appalachian Mountain Club is an equal opportunity service provider. The AMC operates its system of backcountry huts in the White Mountain National Forest under special-use permits from the US Forest Service.
